Hyderabad,
November 20, 2018: Poultry industry in India is charting a trajectory of positive growth,
thanks to steps the Government of India is taking to ensure the vibrant sector
doubles production and thus significantly increases incomes for farmers.
Prime Minister
Narendra Modi has encouraged everyone to put their hearts and minds to double
production in the dairy, fisheries and poultry sectors which has resulted in
the Commerce and Industry ministry finalising a policy to double farmers'
income by creating economic opportunities for farmers and rural youths through
implementing projects and entrepreneurship programmes.
The Ministry of
Food Processing Industries is pushing forward programmes to enhance a strong
and dynamic food processing sector that plays a vital role reducing wastage of
perishable produce, enhancing shelf life of food products, diversification
& commercialisation of agriculture and creating surplus for the export of
agro & processed foods, among others.
The Ministry of
Agriculture and Farmers Welfare have also avowed to help women play
multi-dimensional roles in poultry farming, among others. Women are involved in
48 percent agriculture-related employment whereas 7.5 crore women are playing a
significant role in milk production and livestock management. The Ministry's
aim is to ensure women contribute effectively in production and productivity,
get better livelihood opportunities, to build their abilities and to increase
their access to input technology.
"This is in
sync with the beliefs Poultry India holds dear," said Harish Garware, President, Indian Poultry Equipment Manufacturers'
Association (IPEMA), organisers of the 12th Poultry India Expo (November 28-29-30)
and Knowledge Day Technical Seminar (November 27) at HITEC City Hyderabad..
"The poultry
industry is extremely happy at the way the Government is progressing because it
clearly demonstrates the sector's best practices and international standards to
produce world class poultry meat and eggs has been welcomed by Union and State
Governments. Poultry farming in India is a culmination of many years of
innovation and ingenuity in the face of tough circumstances. Today the
industry, with its enabling of low cost model with increased productivity, is a
showcase of success like few, across the world.
"Also, thanks
to these welcome Government initiatives, India will greatly reduce the
incidence of protein deficiency that is rampant in our country. As we are aware
India is protein deficient. More than 70 percent population do not receive the
required protein measure of 1gm of protein for every kilogram of
bodyweight)," Mr Garware added.
There are newer
challenges emerging, which need to be proactively responded for Poultry sector
to grow further and contribute towards the national food and nutritional
security. Many industry watchers however believe India’s poultry players have
the potential to give tough competition to major poultry-producing countries if
the input costs were contained.
Rising incomes,
emergence of integrated production systems, technological development, contract
growing, marketing activities have been major planks for the transformation of
the sector.
India’s broiler
production for 2018 is projected to increase by 7.5 percent to over 4.9 million
tons. Demand for processed chicken meat is projected to grow between 15 to 20
percent every year. Layer production for 2018 is forecast at 84 billion eggs,
up 5 percent from 2017. Poultry industry is estimated at over Rs.90,000 Crores
and is one of the prime industries focusing on food and nutritional security of
the nation.
Poultry India Expo
- The biggest in South Asia - has attracted a record 325 major companies from
India and abroad and is expected to draw over 30,000 business visitors across 5
exhibition halls at the HITEC venue which is become the pride of the City of
Hyderabad.
The main aim of
this Exhibition is to help keep abreast of latest developments and practices in
poultry management, poultry health & nutrition, poultry breeding and new
techniques in feed manufacturing and poultry production.
Poultry farmers,
breeding companies, integrators and animal health nutritionist can see the
progress of their peers and review the usefulness of such procedures and
practices for their national and international poultry productions.
A day prior to the
Expo, Knowledge Day - the technical seminar that shed light on various factors
that beset the Indian poultry industry - commenced. More than 1100 delegates
from India, South Asia and South East Asia have confirmed attendance at the
event, making it the biggest ever in its 12 year history!
Knowledge Day is dedicated
to bringing about a change in the way farmers further the poultry sector. Some
of the world’s finest minds speak on the science of poultry and latest
innovations in the fields of breeding, hygiene, nutrition, animal health,
poultry equipment and branding.
Poultry India uses
funds accrued from this annual Expo to promote a Protein Campaign so that the
nation eradicates rampant protein deficiency. This campaign which is lauded by
the Central and State Governments also increases demand for eggs and chicken.
Poultry India helps millions of semi-skilled and unskilled find employment in
this sector thus generating rural employment programmes, especially for women.
About Poultry India
Poultry India is a
constituted advisory body given a unanimous mandate to spearhead an educational
campaign to Eat Right, Eat Healthy through a
balanced daily diet which should include high proteins and thus be healthy
and smart. The advisory body comprises heads of national organisations
including Indian Poultry Equipment Manufacturers' Association (IPEMA), National
Egg Coordination Committee (NECC); CLFMA of India; Poultry Federation of India
(PFI); All India Poultry Breeders Association (AIPBA); Andhra Pradesh Poultry
Farmers Association (APPFA); Poultry Breeders Association (PBA-AP); West Bengal
Poultry Farmers Association (WBPFA); Tamil Nadu Broiler Co-ordination Committee
(TMBCC); Broiler Breeders Association - North (BBAN); Karnataka Poultry Farmers
& Breeders Association (KPFBA); Indian Federation of Animal Health
Companies (INFAH), Indian Poultry Journalist Association (IPJA) and All Odisha
Poultry Association (AOPA). Poultry Exhibition, one of the largest in South
Asia, brings together global experts on nutrition, breeding, poultry equipment
and animal health, and provides insights into latest trends and best practices
in poultry farming and breeding. Exhibitors from all over the world also
showcase their equipment, products and services to Indian and foreign visitors.
A one-day Poultry Knowledge Day is also
organised in conjunction with the Poultry India exhibition Please visit http://www..poultryindia.co.in for more information.
For More
Information Please Contact:
Poultry India
Hyderabad-500035,
Telangana
Email: info@poultryindia.co.in
